The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is responsible for policy development, the regulatory framework and statutory appeal arrangements for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales, as well as advice on broader pension policy issues affecting the scheme.

On a regular basis, the DCLG issues information on the LGPS to local authorities detailing the latest advice and information. The most recent information issued by the DCLG is available below in PDF format for you to read online, save to your PC, or print.

Publication	Date
DCLG Pension Changes Newsletter - Issue 6 - October 2008 [PDF 65 KB]	October 2008
DCLG Consultation on draft Statutory Ill Health Guidance Letter [PDF 140 KB]	1st July 2008
The new look ill-health pension Provisions Draft Guidance [PDF 833 KB]	1st July 2008

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